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S171 RDF

1999 Mitsubishi Colt Spacestar

White Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

75,695 mi
Last recorded75,695 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2011
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi Colt Spacestar77,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS171 RDF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt Spacestar
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2011 75,695 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 75,695 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Rear Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 12 Jan 2010 71,289 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 71,289 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 66,027 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 66,027 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 61,380 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2008 61,380 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Jan 2007 55,204 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2006 46,034 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jan 2006 46,034 miles

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Colt Spacestar?

Based on 26,421 MOT tests across 2,271 vehicles.

66.3%
Pass Rate
5,774
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
2,271
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,091
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,756
constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing 1,565
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,068
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 1,055
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S171 RDF is a 1999 Mitsubishi Colt Spacestar in White with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1999 Mitsubishi Colt Spacestar models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 77,718 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mitsubishi Colt Spacestar fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 2,091 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S171 RDF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi Colt Spacestar typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 27 years old, this Mitsubishi Colt Spacestar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S171 RDF registered?

S171 RDF is a 1999 Mitsubishi Colt Spacestar, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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